January 19, 2007

Wine News 1/19/2007

The business of wine - Wilmington Morning Star

19 Jan 2007 at 8:00am

Buffalo News The business of wine
Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 53 minutes ago
With 935000 acres of vineyards and grape farms, nearly 5000 wineries and 1.1 million jobs, the wine -and-grape industry sends an estimated $162 billion ….
Wine -grape industry adds $162 billion to economy each year The News Journal
Report: US wine industry booming Business Gazette
US Wine , Grapes and Grape Products Contribute $162 Billion to Economy PR Newswire (press release)
Richmond Times Dispatch
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Wine Barrell or Bottle? - 6abc.com

19 Jan 2007 at 7:32am

Wine Barrell or Bottle?
6abc.com, PA - 1 hour ago
If you would like to sample the Australian Shiraz, Bullock says he and his partners are selling the same wine in regular-sized bottles.
A whopper Aussie red wine bottle hits NY The Age
6-foot-5, 1300 pounds: A whopper of a wine bottle hits New York Newsday
Biggest bottle of wine hits the Big Apple Independent Online
International Herald Tribune
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Wine Barrell or Bottle? (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)

19 Jan 2007 at 7:44am

It's a bottle of wine that's big — even in the Big Apple.

Wine industry pumps $162B into economy (AP via Yahoo! News)

18 Jan 2007 at 6:07am

With 935,000 acres of vineyards and grape farms, nearly 5,000 wineries and 1.1 million jobs, the wine-and-grape industry sends an estimated $162 billion rippling through the U.S. economy each year, a consulting firm said.

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January 17, 2007

Wine News 1/17/2007

Booming Wine Industry Puts Maryland Grapes in the Pink - Southern Maryland On…

17 Jan 2007 at 6:37pm

Booming Wine Industry Puts Maryland Grapes in the Pink
Southern Maryland Online, MD - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON - The Maryland wine industry is budding and Americans are decanting, sniffing and sipping more wine than ever before, according to the ….
Study: US wine industry chips in $162 billion a year Belleville News-Democrat
Wine , grape industry is now $162 billion-a-year industry, study finds San Francisco Chronicle
Wine packs economic punch BusinessWeek
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Fruit wines sublime - Indianapolis Star

17 Jan 2007 at 2:49am

Sauk Valley Newspapers Fruit wines sublime
Indianapolis Star, IN - 17 hours ago
"I'm not a wine snob," David Ferrin says when discussing possible food pairings. "You drink it with whatever you want to." Here's a trio of favorites from ….
In Illinois, wine industry ripening Charleston Post Courier (subscription)
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US wine industry sparkles, wineries up 70 percent: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)

17 Jan 2007 at 5:33pm

The wine industry in the United States, one of the few markets where demand is growing, has developed considerably in recent years and now has nearly 5,000 wineries, 70 percent more than five years ago, said a new study.

Wine Packs Economic Punch (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

17 Jan 2007 at 3:34pm

With 935,000 acres of vineyards and grape farms, nearly 5,000 wineries and 1.1 million jobs, the burgeoning wine-and-grape industry sends an estimated $162 billion rippling through the U.S. economy each year, a California consulting firm said Wednesday.

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Gina Gallo Begins Term as President of 2007 International Wine and … - PR N…

16 Jan 2007 at 11:17pm

Sauk Valley Newspapers Gina Gallo Begins Term as President of 2007 International Wine and ….
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 2 hours ago
16 /PRNewswire/ — The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) President Gina Gallo has begun her year-long service with an effort to recruit more ….
Gina Gallo Begins Term as President of 2007 International Wine and …. Earthtimes.org
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Silicon Valley Oenophiles on Alert after Brazen Wine Heist - Insurance Journal

17 Jan 2007 at 1:05am

Silicon Valley Oenophiles on Alert after Brazen Wine Heist
Insurance Journal, CA - 35 minutes ago
Few residents with extensive wine cellars will talk on the record about their concerns; they don't want to publicize their name and become targets ….
Burglars nab wine valued at $500000 San Mateo County Times
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China's taste for wine is growing: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)

16 Jan 2007 at 11:26am

China is on its way to becoming the world's fastest-growing wine market with growth in consumption seen far outstripping global rates.

Silicon Valley Oenophiles on Alert after Brazen Wine Heist (Insurance Journal)

17 Jan 2007 at 1:12am

Silicon Valley oenophiles are on alert after a brazen robbery Jan. 4, when thieves broke into a posh home here and stole more than 150 bottles of wine. Estimated value: $500,000. The heist — thoug

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January 14, 2007

Wine News 1/14/2007

Silicon Valley oenophiles on alert after brazen wine heist - San Jose Mercury…

14 Jan 2007 at 5:18pm

Silicon Valley oenophiles on alert after brazen wine heist
San Jose Mercury News, CA - 2 hours ago
Few residents with extensive wine cellars will talk on the record about their concerns; they don't want to publicize their name and become targets ….

UB raises first toast to wine market, sets up co in state - Economic Times

14 Jan 2007 at 6:27pm

UB raises first toast to wine market, sets up co in state
Economic Times, India - 59 minutes ago
MUMBAI: The UB group, a leader in India?s spirit and beer market, has set up its first wine company in Maharashtra signalling hectic activity in the Rs ….

Atherton Wine Heist Has Collectors On Alert (CBS 5 Bay Area)

14 Jan 2007 at 6:12pm

Silicon Valley wine collectors are on alert after a brazen robbery earlier this month, when thieves broke into a posh Atherton home and stole more than 150 bottles of wine.

Silicon Valley wine collectors on alert after brazen heist (KESQ)

14 Jan 2007 at 5:47pm

ATHERTON, Calif. Silicon Valley wine collectors are on alert after a brazen robbery earlier this month, when thieves broke into a posh Atherton home and stole more than 150 bottles of wine.

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Study's findings on impact of Illinois wine industry - The Southern

14 Jan 2007 at 11:55am

Study's findings on impact of Illinois wine industry
The Southern, IL - 3 hours ago
The study by wine industry analysts MKF Research LLC was commissioned by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association. ….
Grape expectations: New study shows Illinois' wineries ripening The Southern
New study shows Illinois' wineries ripening The Courier News
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Wine thieves tap rich vein in Bay Area - San Jose Mercury News

14 Jan 2007 at 6:05am

Wine thieves tap rich vein in Bay Area
San Jose Mercury News, CA - 9 hours ago
Wine industry expert Eileen Frederikson wasn't surprised when she heard that thieves had broken into an Atherton home earlier this month and hauled off wine ….

Wine thieves tap rich vein in Bay Area (San Jose Mercury News)

14 Jan 2007 at 6:07am

Wine industry expert Eileen Frederikson wasn't surprised when she heard that thieves had broken into an Atherton home earlier this month and hauled off wine valued at $500,000.

Maharashtra eases wine excise laws (The Times of India)

14 Jan 2007 at 3:08pm

The state government has relaxed excise laws on the sale and consumption of wine.

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January 13, 2007

Wine News 1/13/2007

Picky about wine? Try making your own - Scotsman

13 Jan 2007 at 4:51am

Picky about wine ? Try making your own
Scotsman, UK - 2 hours ago
If you have great grapes, the right equipment, an experienced wine maker and $5000 (2600 pounds), it's pretty easy to make a barrel of good wine - even if ….

Prince Charles' watercolours turn vintage wine labels - DailyIndia.com

13 Jan 2007 at 6:46am

Prince Charles' watercolours turn vintage wine labels
DailyIndia.com, FL - 51 minutes ago
Since the wine world learnt of the news in September, prices have risen 22 per cent, equating to a princely premium of £200 a case. ….
It's a vintage year for Prince's watercolours Times Online
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Picky about wine? Try making your own (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

13 Jan 2007 at 4:50am

If you have great grapes, the right equipment, an experienced wine maker and $5,000, it's pretty easy to make a barrel of good wine - even if you live in Finland.

Wine Tastings Loosen Up. Butter Pecan With That Cabernet? (New York Times)

12 Jan 2007 at 10:08pm

As wine has gone mainstream and the thirst for knowledge has expanded beyond the snobby set, tastings have loosened up.

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January 12, 2007

Wine News 1/12/2007

Wine and Beer on Sunday? Could Happen In Georgia - WTOC

12 Jan 2007 at 12:39am

WXIA-TV Wine and Beer on Sunday? Could Happen In Georgia
WTOC, GA - 5 hours ago
You know the drill: you want to drink on Sunday, maybe a beer for the ball game or some wine with dinner. In Georgia, you have to plan ahead and buy by ….
Selling Beer and Wine on Sundays? WXIA-TV
Sunday beer, wine sales bill introduced Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)
Battle begins in Ga. as Sunday beer, wine sales bill introduced Access North Georgia
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Taking home a quarter-full bottle of wine - Bismarck Tribune

12 Jan 2007 at 1:18am

Taking home a quarter-full bottle of wine
Bismarck Tribune, ND - 4 hours ago
But one proposal about an open bottle of wine may create some interesting debate. It already has, among Internet bloggers. ….

4 Wine Pairing Rules (AskMen)

12 Jan 2007 at 3:43am

Until fairly recently, one of the best ways to expose yourself as a wine poseur was to proclaim loudly that you always enjoy a nice spot of white wine with your cheese. Although red wines have traditionally been seen as the best accompaniment to cheeses, the winds of change are blowing.

New lives for old wine boxes (Reno Gazette-Journal)

12 Jan 2007 at 5:27am

Salem, Ore., resident Sharyl Combs turns empty wine boxes into beautiful home decor.

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January 11, 2007

Ternhaven Cellars

Ternhaven Cellars in Greenport is a widely acclaimed producer of hand crafted red wines, is sure to have the right selection of red wine to make an excellent pair for all your dining needs.

History of Ternhaven Cellars
Henry Watts, the creator of Ternhaven Cellars, used to teach economics in prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and Yale. He began his career in winemaking right out of his Manhattan garage and was fondly known as the Greenport Garagiste. The French term is used to describe winemakers in Bordeaux operating in a small to moderate scale.

At present, they have two tasting rooms and several restaurants to allow more people to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Averaging 1,000 cases every year, Ternhaven Cellars is known for not releasing any wines from its oak cask housings until they have reached the right age.

How Wines of Ternhaven Cellars are Produced
To produce his much-celebrated wines, Henry Watts made sure to follow traditional winemaking techniques. Firstly, wines are allowed to ferment inside unclosed tanks. Afterwards, the wines are transferred to steel tanks and shut inside for the second stage of fermentation. Lastly, they are then allowed to age inside oak casks. None of the wines are filtered or cold stabilized so as their fragrant aroma and lovely texture is retained.

Wine List from Ternhaven Cellars
Here’s a list of some of the wines available:

1998 for $10.99 – This particular Ternhaven Cellar wine product is actually sold out already because of its incomparable flavor and texture.

1999 for $10.99 – Still containing the mellow taste of tannins, this particular Ternhaven Cellars wine product also delights your palates with a combination of mushroom, prunes, and berries among other equally wonderful ingredients.

1999 for $10.99 – Soft tannins, a splash of fruit, and just a touch of tobacco makes this the perfect choice of drink to start a lovely intimate dinner.

Harbor Rose for $11.25 – A sensational wine with sensational colors, the Harbor Rose wine of Ternhaven Cellars, the mix of fruits used for this wine gives it a pleasantly sharp taste.

2000 for $18.25 – Wine connoisseurs will definitely find no fault in this wonderful wine from Ternhaven Cellars. The incredible blend of black cherry, pepper, and tannins makes its taste simply indescribably delicious.

There are more selections of wines provided in the main website of Ternhaven Cellars. All products of Ternhaven Cellars are harvested using the grapes grown at Wesley Hall Vineyard and allowed to age inside oak casks. Wines of Ternhaven Cellars may be served immediately or further aged. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy a sip of paradise from Ternhaven Cellars!

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Want your own well stocked ? Check out Hinsdale Cellars, they’ve just upgraded their Private Steward customer service initiatives to specifically address strategies for stocking and maintaining world-class residential wine cellars.

Read more here!

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January 10, 2007

Wine News 1/10/2007

UK wine sales to top European league - The Age

10 Jan 2007 at 3:42pm

999 Today UK wine sales to top European league
The Age, Australia - 1 hour ago
Britons' fondness for wine is growing at such a pace that within three years drinkers will be spending nearly STG5.5 billion ($A13.7 billion) a year on ….
UK to overtake France in wine sales 999 Today
UK Poised to be Europe's Biggest Wine Spender - Says VINEXPO Earthtimes.org
UK Poised to be Europe's Biggest Wine Spender - Says VINEXPO netPR.pl (komunikaty prasowe)
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Wine: to build or not to build a wine cellar? - YourHub.com

10 Jan 2007 at 2:43pm

Wine : to build or not to build a wine cellar?
YourHub.com, CO - 2 hours ago
Thus, when I started my exploration into the world of wine , it did not take long before I was thinking, "If I kick over my 22-inch TV, then I can justify ….

Britons set to become Europe's biggest wine spenders: report (AFP via Yahoo! …

10 Jan 2007 at 2:48pm

Britons are set to become the biggest spenders on wine in Europe, according to a report published by the Vinexpo wine trade exhibition.

UK wine sales to top European league (AAP via Yahoo!7 Finance)

10 Jan 2007 at 3:33pm

Britons' fondness for wine is growing at such a pace that within three years drinkers will be spending nearly STG5.5 billion ($A13.7 billion) a year.

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